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Manufacturer Code: POWEREX

Powerex is a leading supplier of discrete devices, modules and integrated high power semiconductor solutions. Its broad product line includes IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), HVIGBTs, IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules), rectifiers, thyristors, custom power modules and assemblies.
Powerex exclusively provides sales, marketing, strategy and logistics support for Mitsubishi Power Semiconductor devices in the Americas. This relationship with Mitsubishi, the world leader in IGBTs and IPMs (Intelligent Power Modules), allows Powerex to give its customers access to an established supply chain and cutting edge technology.
Powerex also serves as a partner to Mitsubishi Electric in its global web sales efforts, providing customers a convenient way to purchase Mitsubishi product online at the Powerex web site.
In addition to its role as sales arm for Mitsubishi Electric, Powerex manufactures a wide range of rectifier and thyristor products at its Youngwood, PA factory.
Powerex supports many markets, including:
AC, DC and Servo Drives (Low and Medium Voltage)
Aircraft (Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators, Power Generators)
Alternative Energy (Wind, Photovoltaic) and Distributed Power (Flywheel, Fuel Cell, Microturbine)
Electric Vehicles
Induction Heating
Industrial Pump Controls
Medical Power Supplies (CT, MRI, X-Ray)
Power Generation and Distribution
Pulsed Power
Transportation (Propulsion and Auxiliary Power for Rail, Shipboard)
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Welding
White Goods and HVAC
HISTORY
Established on January 1, 1986, Powerex is the result of a combination of two pioneers in the power semiconductor industry -- the Power Semiconductor Divisions of General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. With the idea of advancement toward the future, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation established an equity position in Powerex.